World leaders flock to Beijing, hedging against U.S. disruptions

Nations that avoided China in recent years are now sending their leaders to Beijing for meetings with Chinese President Xi ...

‘We don’t want China to take over Canada’: Trump threatens action over Beijing trade talks

The remarks came as Trump also struck a comparatively conciliatory tone on Iran, suggesting that Tehran was “talking to” ...

China’s 2026 Spring Festival travel rush begins, the 1st train from Beijing rolls out amid festive cheer and family reunion expectations

A passenger happily waves aboard the first Spring Festival travel-rush train from Beijing to Nanchang, East China’s Jiangxi Province, on February 2, 2026. Photo: Li Hao/GT ...

U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms

As Washington unsettles its partners, Beijing is reaping diplomatic gains, without backing down on human rights, trade or security.

Philippines tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in South China Sea dispute

The Philippines has told China that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the ...
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Why Young Chinese Are Shunning Parenthood Despite Beijing’s Pleas

According to the latest official data, China’s birth count registered a historic low last year, just 7.92 million births, a ...

'Capitulation in Beijing' and 'Revolt over cancelled elections'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is pictured alongside China's Xi Jinping on most of Friday's papers.

Xi signals push for yuan reserve status as Beijing eyes bigger role in global finance

Xi Jinping pushes renminbi as a global trade and reserve currency; learn what reforms, market shifts and risks mean for ...